I have found a great video based on students’ transition to
middle school. The way a child
transitions from elementary to middle school has a great affect on how well the
student will progress through this difficult period in life. This complicated
period of transition has often been associated with a decline in academic
achievement, performance motivation, and self-perceptions. Because students go through so many
physical, emotional, and psychological changes during the middle grade years it
is pertinent that teachers and administrators help students with their
transition. The video shows real students being interviewed on their thoughts, feelings, and fears of middle school. Also the students in the video offer advice to new middle school students. This video relates to “This We Believe” under the characteristic: Leaders
are committed to and knowledgeable about this age group, educational research,
and best practices.
The
video can be found at: http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=43265&title=Middle_School_Transition
I really think classroom teachers should view these videos to get an insight into how our students perceive the ML experience.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, what a great video! It really is so important for teachers to be aware of the general fears and feelings of students coming into their classrooms. This will help them gear all kinds of lessons towards dispelling those fears and addressing the feelings. I also really liked that they gave advise... this could be used in an orientation session with new ML students!
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